we learned about honesty and integrity, that the truth matter s -- that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules. that it doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square. we learned about gratitude and humility, that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitor who is kept our school clean. and we would value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect. those are the values that barack and i and so many of you are trying to pass on to our own children. that is who we are. and standing before you four years ago, i knew that i didn't want any of that to change if barack became president. well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways i never could have imagined, i have seen firsthand that being president doesn't change you who are. no, it reveals who you are. >> you know, the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer am the judgment calls where the stakes are so high and there is no margin for error. as president, you are going to